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When is Mahashivratri?

Mahashivratri, also known as the Great Night of Shiva, is a night most sacred to Lord Shiva. Activities include fasting, an all-night vigil, and the burning/offering offerings of Bael (Bilva) leaves.

There are various accounts on why this night is sacred to Shiva. On one account, the world was facing destruction, so the Goddess Parvati worshipped her husband Shiva to save it. Shiva granted her request and saved the world. Shiva would also bless those that worshipped him as she worshipped him on that night.

Year Mahashivratri

2013 Sunday, March 10th

2014 Friday, February 28th

2015 Tuesday, February 17th

2016 Tuesday, March 8th

2017 Saturday, February 25th

2018 Wednesday, February 14th

2019 Tuesday, March 5th

2020 Saturday, February 22